Spectacles are standalone AR glasses developed and released by Snap Inc. The most recent, fifth generation release features a 46 degree stereo display, adjustable tint, and Snapdragon processors. They run the Snap OS operating system, which is controlled using hand-tracking and voice input. Snap OS allows users to interact with AR software called Lenses which are available for a variety of purposes, such as learning, gameplay, and utility.
Spectacles feature built-in cameras and sensors to enable hand-based interactions in both Snap OS and Lenses, track spatial placement of people and environments, and record AR-enhanced video. They also feature built in batteries for untethered use.
The first Spectacles were released in 2016 and have undergone numerous revisions and upgrades since.[2]
Snap OS
Snap OS is the proprietary operating system for Spectacles. It powers the user interface and navigation system of the hardware. Snap OS also powers Lenses, which can be single-person or multi-person, allowing users to connect multiple Spectacles together for a shared experience.
History
In December 2014 Snap Inc., then Snapchat Inc., acquired Vergence Labs the developers of the